Alkali Seaheath
Frankenia salina
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Frankeniaceae
- Genus:
- Frankenia
- Species:
- Frankenia salina
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- lavender, pink
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: California, Hawaii
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Scrobipalpa monumentella
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus), American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus), Yellow bumble bee (Bombus fervidus), Yellow bumble bee (Bombus fervidus), Yellow-faced bumble bee (Bombus vosnesenskii), Yellow-faced bumble bee (Bombus vosnesenskii)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- saline, sandy, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.5 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in coastal salt marshes
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Soak seeds in fresh water for 24 hours
Establishment: Seeds are collected between September 16th and October 21st. The plant is found in salt marshes, beaches and alkali flats along or near the coast; from Marin and Solano counties to Lower California; also on the islands.
Source: npn.rngr.net